{"id":44311,"date":"2025-11-11T04:01:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T04:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/44311\/"},"modified":"2025-11-11T04:01:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T04:01:08","slug":"addison-celebrates-the-holidays-by-rockin-around-the-circle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/44311\/","title":{"rendered":"Addison Celebrates the Holidays by Rockin’ Around the Circle"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Celebrate the holidays in\u00a0Addison, Texas<\/a>, throughout the month of December with nearly three dozen special events that will be offered in the Town\u2019s signature green space, Addison Circle Park. Called\u00a0Rockin\u2019 Around the Circle<\/a>, the events run from Nov. 28-Dec. 31, just in time for Santa to make his annual run.<\/p>\n

The biggest event of the season happens on Friday, Dec. 5: the\u00a0Addison Circle Holiday Tree Lighting<\/a>. Addison Circle Park will transform into a winter wonderland filled with holiday magic, featuring a performance by The Ones, who will play a mix of holiday tunes and the high-energy hits for which they are known; cozy carriage rides and a special Holiday Wish Floating Lantern release into the Water Gardens that will set the night aglow. There will also be hot cocoa from Mr. Sugar Rush and sweet treats from Waffles O\u2019licious available for purchase, plus free photo ops with Santa Claus. Mayor Bruce Arfsten will be on hand to light the tree, which will feature lights that dance along to Christmas tunes, including the classic \u201cRockin\u2019 Around the Christmas Tree.\u201d<\/p>\n

Following the tree lighting is the season\u2019s first performance of\u00a0\u00a0A Bur-Less-Q Nutcracker<\/a>\u00a0by MBS Productions. In the play, the women of the Beulaville Baptist Book Club are in dire straits financially, and as a last-ditch attempt to save their book club, they decide to do a fundraiser performance of Tchaikovsky\u2019s \u201cThe Nutcracker.\u201d The ballet troupe gets food poisoning, and the group hires the Velvet Kittens Burlesque Dancers to do the performance, not knowing what \u201cburlesque\u201d means. The end result? The most original, unusual and comical Nutcracker you have ever seen! Performances begin Thursday, Dec. 4 and run Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 28 in The Addison Performing Arts Centre\u2019s Studio Theatre. The play is meant for mature audiences.<\/p>\n

Children can make their wishes known to the big man in red by writing Letters to Santa at Java & Hopps, located under the pavilion on the northeast side of Addison Circle Park. The free activity takes place Dec. 1-24.<\/p>\n

Join Fernando the Artist for a lively night of creativity, where no artistic skills are needed \u2014 just bring your holiday spirit! Holiday Sip N Paint takes place Tuesday, Dec. 9 and Tuesday, Dec. 16 in the Stone Cottage next to The Addison, where you\u2019ll sip on your favorite drink from the bar, relax and follow along as Fernando guides you in painting a festive masterpiece of your choice. It\u2019s the perfect holiday outing with friends, guaranteed to bring joy, laughter and a splash of color to your season.<\/p>\n

Santa Claus is very busy this time of year, but Mrs. Claus is stopping in for a few special visits. On Wednesday, Dec. 10 and Wednesday, Dec. 17, enjoy the wonder of the season at Storytime with Mrs. Claus. Your experience includes beloved children\u2019s Christmas stories read by Mrs. Claus around the fireplace, hot chocolate and a cookie.\u00a0 As Christmas draws closer, experience the timeless magic of T\u2019was the Night Before Christmas brought to life by Mrs. Claus on Saturday, Dec. 20 and Sunday, Dec. 21. Storytimes take place in the Stone Cottage next to The Addison Performing Arts Centre at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. each day. Reservations are required.\u00a0 Tickets are $5 per person.<\/p>\n

The Addison presents \u201cDings and Strings,\u201d a Christmas show featuring the Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir, the Plano Symphony Orchestra and the Fort Worth After School Music Academy. This combined force joins to perform a glorious Christmas concert under the leadership of Nate Krieger. The performances will fill The Addison with joy! Show times are 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13 in the Main Stage.\u00a0 Tickets are $25 for adults (ages 13+) and $10 for children ages 4-12.\u00a0 Children 3 and younger are considered lap guests and get free admission.<\/p>\n

All aboard for Movie Night at The Addison on Saturday, Dec. 13 with a free showing of \u201cThe Polar Express.\u201d\u00a0 Hop on and enjoy the ride to the North Pole on the big screen and learn an invaluable lesson about the true spirit of Christmas.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, Dec. 14, The Addison presents \u201cJust Strings \u2013 A Plano Symphony Orchestra Christmas.\u201d This live music performance features all your favorite holiday classics. Bring your family to this Addison tradition and get into the holiday spirit! The performance will be held at 3 p.m. on The Addison\u2019s Main Stage. Tickets are $20 for adults (ages 13+) and $10 for children ages 4-12.\u00a0 Children 3 and younger are considered lap guests and get free admission.<\/p>\n

On Saturday, Dec. 20, bring your pup to Addison Circle Park for\u00a0Feliz Navi-Dog<\/a>. Treat your furry companions to a day of festive fun with free Santa Paws photos, Leo\u2019s Bark holiday treats and winter wonderland pup cups for your furry friends.\u00a0 It\u2019s a festive day of treats, tails and holiday cheer \u2013 paws-itively perfect for pets and people alike!<\/p>\n

Rounding out the month, Pegasus Theatre presents\u00a0MacMurder!\u00a0from Dec. 26-31. This world premiere production is an original comedy-murder mystery that captures the look and feel of an old Hollywood movie from the 1930s and 1940s. The script will feature three crime-fighting characters: Harry Hunsacker (an inept but endearing private detective), Nigel Grouse (Harry\u2019s paid-by-the-hour assistant), and Lt. Foster of the real police (a regular guy who is constantly driven crazy by Harry\u2019s hare-brained ideas). They encounter a host of eccentric characters and are soon faced with a \u201cwhodunit.\u201d One of the characters has been bumped off and others are at risk, unless Harry, Nigel and Lt. Foster can decipher the clues, catch the bad guys (or gals), and see that justice is served. When the Dec. 31 performance ends, the party begins to ring in the new year!<\/p>\n

But that\u2019s not all the holiday magic Addison has to offer.\u00a0Carriage rides<\/a>\u00a0through the Town\u2019s Christmas lights are available every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Nov. 28 through Dec. 21. Cozy up and take in the festive sights and sounds as you glide through the beautifully decorated Addison Circle District. Perfect for creating warm holiday memories with loved ones, these carriage rides are a magical way to experience the district\u2019s winter wonderland ambience. Carriages can take up to nine guests; ticket prices depend on group size. See the ticketing website for details.<\/p>\n

And the restaurants and businesses around Addison Circle are getting in on the holiday action as well. Several are offering specials and discounts through the holidays. See\u00a0visitaddison.com\/holidays<\/a>\u00a0to find out more.<\/p>\n

ADDISON ROCKIN\u2019 AROUND THE CIRCLE EVENTS
Events take place at Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Circle, or The Addison Performing Arts Centre, 15650 Addison Road. Unless otherwise indicated, go to\u00a0visitaddison.com\/holidays<\/a>\u00a0for more information and to purchase tickets (when necessary).<\/p>\n

Letters to Santa
Dec. 1-24 at Java & Hopps
Free<\/p>\n

Tree Lighting Ceremony
6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 at Addison Circle Park
Free<\/p>\n

A Bur-Less-Q Nutcracker
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Sundays from Dec. 4-28 at The Addison\u2019s Studio Theatre
$29-$40
mbsproductions.info<\/a><\/p>\n

Holiday Sip & Paint
Tuesday, Dec. 9 and Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Stone Cottage
$40<\/p>\n

Storytime with Mrs. Claus
Wednesday, Dec.10 and Wednesday, Dec.17 at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the Stone Cottage
$5 per person<\/p>\n

Dings & Strings
Saturday, Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. on The Addison\u2019s Main Stage
$25 adults \/ $10 kids ages 4+<\/p>\n

Movie Night at The Addison: \u201cThe Polar Express\u201d
6:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 on The Addison\u2019s Main Stage
Free<\/p>\n

Just Strings \u2013 A Plano Symphony Orchestra Christmas
Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. on The Addison\u2019s Main Stage
$20 adults \/ $20 kids ages 4+<\/p>\n

Feliz Navi-Dog
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at Addison Circle Park
Free<\/p>\n

T\u2019was the Night Before Christmas
Saturday, Dec. 20 and Sunday, Dec. 21 at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. in the Stone Cottage
$5 per person<\/p>\n

Macmurder
Dec. 26-31 on The Addison\u2019s Main Stage
Visit\u00a0pegasustheatre.org<\/a>\u00a0for tickets and show times<\/p>\n

For information on all events in Addison, see\u00a0VisitAddison.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Facebook Twitter Pinterest Celebrate the holidays in\u00a0Addison, Texas, throughout the month of December with nearly three dozen special…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":44312,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[160,162,161],"class_list":{"0":"post-44311","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-plano","8":"tag-plano","9":"tag-plano-headlines","10":"tag-plano-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44311","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44311"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44311\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44312"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44311"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44311"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44311"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}